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MJ Masonry
4.9(
48
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Brick, Stone or Block Wall - RepairBrick and Stone Flatwork - RepairBrick or Stone - Tuckpointing - For Business

Serving Shirley, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I’d like to highly recommend MJ Masonry Corp, who recently installed new paver walkway and granite steps at our home. From start to finish, the experience was outstanding. The quality of the workmanship, attention to detail, and professionalism were exceptional. The new pavers and granite steps look beautiful, and it’s clear the entire team takes pride in their work. They were responsive, dependable, and genuinely committed to making sure everything was done right. It’s refreshing to work with a company that takes such pride in its craftsmanship and customer satisfaction. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend MJ Masonry Corp to anyone looking for quality masonry and hardscaping services. I’d gladly hire them again"
Response time5 hrs
Response rate96%
30 neighbors recently requested a quote
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MAGALHAES MASONRY CORP
5.0(
18
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Retaining Wall - InstallBrick and Stone Patios, Walks, and Steps - InstallBrick, Stone or Block Wall - Install

Serving Shirley, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"The owner and crew from Magalhaes were some of the most professional hard working masonry contractors I have ever worked with. We needed a new front walkway, training walls and some cobblestones to line the edges of our new dry. They helped us plan and design the walkway,walls and 2 new steps. They found just the right colts and pattern we were looking for. If you needed masonry work this is the company you should hire you will be very pleased with the work and the prices were very fair."
Patio end walls
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by20%of homeowners
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J. Truscott Masonry Services
4.9(
13
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Brick or Stone - Tuck-pointingBrick or Stone - Tuckpointing - For BusinessBrick or Stone Siding: Repair or Partially Replace

Serving Shirley, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"We hired JT to repair a chimney that was leaking and absorbing water through cracks in the crown along with some installation issues. There was also some wood damage to the adjacent trim. JT provided a very detailed quote and offered several options to address the issue. After we decided to work with him, he started very quickly as some bad weather was in the forecast. The job was done quickly, clean-up was excellent and we are very happy with the work done. TJ emailed us with updates as the job progressed. We would highly recommend JT for chimney repairs."
Re-pointing stone foundation
Repointed stone foundatioin
Repointing Historic Masonry
Repointing historic masonry
repointing

+156

Response time3 days
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by61%of homeowners
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AC Stonework's
5.0(
27
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Brick, Stone or Block Wall - InstallBrick and Stone Patios, Walks, and Steps - InstallBrick or Stone - Tuck-pointing

Serving Shirley, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2002

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"AC Stoneworks were awesome! We had them build a paver patio for us. Their pricing is very reasonable and they were responsive, efficient, and friendly. They suggested some excellent ideas during the quoting phase, and were happy to make some adjustments during the work phase. Great to work with!"
Outdoor Kitchen
Front View
Driveway View
Custom Stone Patio
Custom Stone Patio

+11

1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by61%of homeowners
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4 Ever Patios & Garden
5.0(
35
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Brick and Stone Flatwork - RepairBrick, Stone or Block Wall - Repair

Serving Shirley, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Ever and his crew worked diligently on our backyard project, with a new patio, stone wall, and landing. We had multiple quotes from other companies and he was the only one who said it would take 2 weeks to complete while others estimated 4 weeks. Ever and his crew actually completed our project in 2 weeks, as he promised. Once the project started, we checked-in with Ever, every morning, and he was very patient to discuss our concerns and answer our questions, so that we would be on the same page. He made sure we are happy with his work at each step of the project, and now that the project is complete, we are very happy with his work. Ever is a conscientious, dependable and excellent craftsman! We definitely recommend him for masonry work such as retaining wall and patio."
BOSTON
BOSTON
BOSTON
BOSTON
IN PROGREES VENNER

+62

Response time10 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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M & L LANDSCAPING & CONSTRUCTION, LLC
4.9(
97
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Brick or Stone Siding: Install or Completely Replace - For BusinessRetaining Wall - Install

Serving Shirley, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"We are very pleased with Leo and his team. They replaced our old concrete walkway with a beautiful stone and brick walkway. They were so professional, talented and turn around time between the free quote and the project being done was about a month. Highly recommended"
M & L LANDSCAPING
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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Masonry questions, answered by experts

No, you shouldn’t lay bricks directly on dirt. While it might seem like a shortcut, it leads to a patio that shifts, sinks, and becomes a maintenance headache. Dirt expands, contracts, and erodes—none of which mix well with long-term stability. To build something that lasts, excavate the topsoil, compact a layer of crushed gravel, and add a coarse sand-setting bed. This layered base gives your bricks proper support, allows drainage, and helps block weeds from creeping through. Cutting corners here just means you’ll spend more time—and money—repairing your brick patio later.

Removing paint from brick can have both aesthetic and practical value. Some people prefer the timeless look of bare brick, making it worthwhile to remove old paint layers. Brick also lasts longer when unpainted, as paint traps moisture, causing the brick to deteriorate more quickly. If your brick walls are already in bad shape, stripping the paint off might do more harm than good.

A traditional German schmear uses mortar, making it unsuitable for adherence to painted surfaces. Professionals recommend removing any existing paint before applying mortar. However, you can rough up the painted surface and clean it to test if the mortar will stick. Remember that the underlying paint's texture and color may affect the schmear's final appearance—so starting with a bare brick wall will ensure the ideal finish.

Yes, as long as the cut is clean and the brick remains structurally sound, you can reuse it. Reusing brick is especially common for landscaping, edging, and small masonry repairs. Just make sure to file down any sharp edges before handling or installing it.

Yes, but used or reclaimed bricks can be more brittle, cracked, or uneven than new bricks, so they’re harder to cut cleanly by hand. For that reason, you should take extra care when scoring and striking, and expect a higher chance of breakage. If a brick feels especially fragile, score deeper before attempting to split it.

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